Meet Lillian
Lillian Cumic is the author of the cookbooks- Hawaiโi A Vegan Paradise, Tasting Hawaiโi Vegan Style, and Hawaiโi Washoku, and a Hawaiโi-based vegan chef, columnist, and former model. She shares how to nourish your paradise from the inside out and the outside in, empowering you to live a conscious, vibrant, and healthy lifestyle.
TURN YOUR WORLD INTO A NOURISHING PARADISE.
Nourishing Paradise
Lillian grew up in Sydney, then moved to Japan for 30 years where she embraced the principles of Washokuโwhich translates to โthe harmony of food.โ She blends traditional Japanese flavors with island-inspired cuisine, all grounded in her passion for conscious, plant-based living. Her work inspires others to eat mindfully, live intentionally, and transform your world into a NOURISHING PARADISE.
โIf there's one chef who's proving that plant-based food can be exciting, creative, and delicious, Lillian Cumic. Like the elaborate Kaisei dinner, which is served with a lot of intention, Lillian shows the same deep thinking and creativity in creating these plant-based dishes that highlight Hawai'i's unique bounty.โ
-Chef Sam Choy
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Books
Hawaiสปi: A Vegan Paradise is your perfect introduction to plant-based cooking, crafted by one of Honoluluโs leading vegan chefs. In this beautifully illustrated cookbook, Lillian invites you on a flavorful journey through Hawaiสปiโs rich culinary cultureโreimagining island favorites with a vibrant, vegan twist. From a simple tofu poke to a hearty plant-based Loco Moco topped with sunny-side-up vegan eggs, and Meyer lemon cupcakes that satisfy every sweet craving, each recipe is a celebration of taste and tradition.
With over 175 colorful and approachable dishes, this book is designed to inspire everyoneโfrom curious beginners to seasoned home cooks. It also includes practical tips for stocking your pantry and embracing a plant-based lifestyle you can share with your โohana for everyday meals and special occasions alike.
With over 120 Island-inspired recipes, all plant-based and gluten-free, Tasting Hawaiสปi Vegan Style opens your mind to the myriad of possibilities the plant kingdom offers and gives you the confidence to take on a healthy vegan lifestyle. Tasting Hawaiสปi Vegan Style features over 120 island-inspired vegan recipesโall plant-based AND gluten-freeโthat celebrate the vibrant flavors of Hawaiสปi through a plant-based approach. From local favorites like Chikโn Hekka, Kalua โPork,โ and colorful poke bowls to crave-worthy Lobsta Rolls, a whole chapter on plant-based cheeses, and decadent desserts, this cookbook reimagines comfort food with a unique twist- infused with Lillianโs expertise in Washoku, traditional Japanese cuisine. Whether you're new to meatless dishes or a seasoned plant-based foodie, this beautifully crafted collection is the perfect addition to your home cooking and a delicious gift to share with others.
Hawaiสปi Washoku unites one of the worldโs great cuisines with the spirit of Aloha to create harmony and peace at your table. Through a superbly photographed collection of over 175 plant-based and gluten-free Japanese recipes, vegan chef Lillian Cumicโs third cookbook is the ultimate chaperone for reimagining Japanese recipes into deliciously โplantedโ successes. Lillian began her cooking career in Japan where she lived for thirty years and fell in love with the people, its culture, and the food, leading her to the way of washoku and a whole new outlook on the dining experience.
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